Qualicum Outdoor Activities

Centrally located for day trips to many points of interest on Vancouver Island, Shady Shores will be pleased to recommend the following activities. Hike on trails through pristine local forests. For the adventurers, explore Horne Lake Caves, a hike through pristine forests to the waterfall at Rosewell Creek Provincial Park or along the Lighthouse Trail all of which are only a few minutes away.

Eagle Eye Adventures
Campbell River, British Columbia877-286-0809 Toll-free websiteWe consider it a privilege to be able to share with you the whales and the abundance of other marine life that inhabits the waters of Campbell River.We endeavor to provide you with the utmost in comfort and safety during your time on the water, to provide the best naturalists in the industry, and of course to share with you the best possible whale and wildlife sightings

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Errington Road, off Highway #4
South of Parksville, British ColumbiaRLC Parks WebsiteBC Parks WebsiteA 97 hectare park that hosts a canyon between two beautiful waterfalls as well as walking trails. An opportunity to take a hike through the forest, see the waterfalls, and find your way to a swimming hole.

MacMillan Provincial Park – Cathedral Grove
Highway #4 (on the shores of Cameron Lake)
30 kilometers west of ParksvilleBC Parks WebsiteThis park hosts Douglas Fir trees that are over 800 years old, walking trails, and picnic areas. Also home of a Douglas Fir that measures over 9 meters in circumference.

Wildplay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River Rd
Nanaimo, British Columbia888-716-7374
888-716-7374 Toll-freewww.wildplay.comOpen to anyone 7 years and older to have a 3-minute to half day adventure all year round. Includes a zip line, four levels of climbing, swinging all while being 60 feet above the ground.

Guided tours led that allow all visitors to experience firsthand ancient fossils and crystal formations.

Campbell River Whale Watching
Campbell River, British Columbia877-909-2667 Toll-free websiteCampbell River Whale Watching, Campbell River B.C. invites you to experience some of the most spectacular Orca Killer Whale watching and Wildlife viewing in the world.